Our law firm client is seeking an experienced full-time litigation paralegal for their team in Birmingham, AL. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Manage cases from inception through discovery and verdict.
- Prepare and file legal documents, subpoenas, and pleadings in state and federal courts.
- Schedule depositions, conferences, and meetings.
- Maintain calendars, court deadlines, and discovery deadlines.
- Conduct research using legal databases and create document databases.
- Assist with discovery matters, including document production.
- Prepare PowerPoint presentations and summaries of research.
- Attend mediations, depositions, hearings, and trials as needed.
- Proofread legal documents and work independently or as part of a team.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification/degree, or relevant experience.
- Familiarity with litigation support.
- Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills.
- Experience with drafting pleadings, motions, legal research, and trial prep.
- Proficient in PACER, Word, Excel, Outlook, and document management software.
- Knowledge of e-discovery, Trial Director, and Relativity is a plus.